ஏடா

Tamil

Etymology

Compare அடா (aṭā) and Malayalam എടാ (eṭā).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /eːɖaː/

Interjection

ஏடா • (ēṭā) (dated, masculine, familiar)

  1. an exclamation addressed familiarly to a male friend or someone of lower age or status (less respectful in the latter sense)
    Coordinate term: ஏடி (ēṭi)

Usage notes

  • Highly offensive when used on elders.

Derived terms

References

  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “ஏடா”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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